Sept. 30, 2012, 10:00 at BMAC Trailhead. Pot luck lunch, please bring something to share. Also, a nonperishable for the West Rutland Food Shelf. Please show support for the Town of West Rutland that allows us VASA permission to ride on Town land. This small food shelf serves the surrounding towns as well, every little bit of donation helps show your support and is appreciated. BMAC trails are closed Oct. 1, 2012. Also another fundraiser for the West Rutland Food Shelf HYMNS For Hunger Sunday, October 14, 2012 2:00pm A concert and hymn sing to benefit the West Rutland Food Shelf St. Bridget’s Church and St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in West Rutland, Vermont, present “Hymns for Hunger,” a benefit concert and hymn sing on Sunday, October 14, 2012 at 2:00pm at St. Bridget’s Church. The concert is part of an annual fundraising campaign and walk- The Kostka Walk- sponsored by both churches to benefit the West Rutland Food Shelf. The concert will feature performances by both church choirs, children from the parishes, and soloists. The concert will conclude with some audience participation, as an informal sing-along takes place of favorite, well-known hymns.

BMAC last ride

Sept. 30, 2012, 10:00 at BMAC Trailhead. Pot luck lunch, please bring something to share. Also, a nonperishable for the West Rutland Food Shelf. BMAC trails are closed Oct. 1, 2012. Jerry Hulbert has completed the new trail from the 2 mi. loop to the old Ira/Poultney Rd. And he has also reopened the trail to Brian's Lookout that was damaged by Tropical Storm Irene.

Reminder, trail work this Sat. & Sun., excavator will be here working and a location map is posted on the Kiosk at the trailhead. And a reminder about this Sunday's meeting 4:00pm, and please bring a non-perishable for the West Rutland food shelf. Also! Rusty just notified me that the new tee-shirts, tank tops,and hoodies are in and they will be available at this Sundays meeting!! Prices will be decided at the meeting Sunday. Thank you Glenn Schneider of Nitch to Stitch and BMAC member for a great looking logo.

BMAC BoD & Trail Coordinator Jim Philbrook

BMAC Board of Director and Trail Coordinator, Jim Philbrook has received a very prestigious honor from his peers and I wish to share it with you. Jim's name will be on a fitting sign board on the Forestry Building at the Vermont State Fair. Congratulations Jim! To be honored this way in your lifetime is a great achievement. And we are so proud and grateful that you lend your forestry knowledge and your dedication to forestry and safe, family ATV trails to BMAC, in building VASA trails. Many heartfelt thanks Jim, BMAC is proud to have you as a member and friend. Connie